Core Reason for the Refused Part
The refusal is based on the excessive scale of hard-surfacing and a new vehicular entrance which negatively impacts the rural character, alongside insufficient technical details regarding wastewater treatment and discrepancies in the submitted plans.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the extensive hard-surfaced driveway and new vehicular entrance is considered excessive and detrimental to the rural character and zoning objectives of the area.
- The application failed to provide adequate technical assessment or evidence that the existing wastewater treatment system could accommodate the increased loading from the development.
- Significant discrepancies and omissions in the submitted site and building plans prevented a full assessment of the development's impact and compliance with previous permissions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS126Rural Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for various residential extensions and outbuildings at Drishogue Manor, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. While some elements were granted, the planning authority refused retention for the new vehicular entrance and extensive hard-surfaced driveway due to their excessive scale and negative impact on the rural landscape, citing a breach of Objective DMS126. Furthermore, the refusal was based on the lack of clarity in the submitted drawings and the absence of a prof...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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